Weather & Climate in Dover, OK

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Dover enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,036 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	60.0°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,036 ft (316 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density	1,052/sq mi
Coordinates	35.9813°N, 97.9108°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Kingfisher County County
Nearest Airport	Enid Woodring Regional (WDG) 28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.6"

4% below US avg

Snowfall 5.4"

Wettest Month (May) 4.84"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	56.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	48.0 / 100
Community Resilience	32.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7,079 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Sep 3, 2016	14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M5.8	101 km	6 km
Feb 13, 2016	18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M5.1	91 km	8 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	115 km	3 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	93 km	4 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	49 km	6 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	40 km	5 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	97 km	8 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	63 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	31 km	5 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	46 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	81 km	6 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	101 km	4 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	88 km	10 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	79 km	5 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	93 km	7 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	93 km	7 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	92 km	7 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	87 km	5 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	63 km	5 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	82 km	6 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

931 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 127 fatalities, 2,216 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 20, 2013	EF5	82 km	13.9 mi	24
May 24, 2011	EF5	69 km	63.1 mi	9
May 3, 1999	EF5	95 km	37.0 mi	36
May 25, 1955	EF5	100 km	28.4 mi	20
May 19, 2013	EF4	98 km	23.0 mi	2
May 10, 2010	EF4	85 km	24.0 mi	2
May 10, 2010	EF4	99 km	22.3 mi	1
May 8, 2003	EF4	80 km	17.3 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF4	7 km	15.0 mi	1
May 3, 1999	EF4	24 km	35.0 mi	2
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	60 km	66.0 mi	0
May 22, 1981	EF4	84 km	16.7 mi	0
May 2, 1979	EF4	65 km	20.6 mi	1
Apr 30, 1978	EF4	47 km	9.3 mi	0
May 24, 1973	EF4	65 km	13.3 mi	2
Jun 10, 1967	EF4	39 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 16, 1965	EF4	71 km	82.7 mi	0
May 1, 1954	EF4	81 km	59.2 mi	0
Nov 3, 2024	EF3	81 km	2.4 mi	0
Nov 3, 2024	EF3	89 km	25.1 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RHEA (277,949 acres, 2018).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2018	RHEA	277,949	98 km
2009	PUTNAM	42,995	93 km
2009	CHESTER	34,432	91 km
2022	720 FIRE	8,761	48 km
2009	MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY	8,186	55 km
2012	GLENCOE	6,244	90 km
2015	UNNAMED	5,975	62 km
2009	CLEO	5,063	75 km
2007	SALT FORK DELTA	4,784	96 km
2018	OKSLR-FY18-RX-WILDERNESS	4,432	94 km
2022	SOUTH SOONER LAKE	4,324	93 km
2020	YOLO RANCH FIRE	4,173	56 km
2005	SALT FORK DELTA	3,980	94 km
2022	OKSLR-FY22-RX-WILDERNESS/FG	3,534	93 km
2014	GUTHRIE	3,014	51 km
2006	STRONG	2,509	65 km
2006	CASHION COMPLEX	2,482	34 km
2008	UNNAMED	2,439	99 km
2023	OKSLR-FY23-RX-WILDERNESS-UNIT	2,322	93 km
2024	RX OKSLR-FY24-HFR-RX-UNIT J	2,320	85 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	1.0 in	Coldest, Driest
February	41°F (5°C)	1.4 in
March	50°F (10°C)	2.6 in
April	59°F (15°C)	3.1 in
May	69°F (20°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
June	78°F (25°C)	4.2 in
July	83°F (28°C)	2.3 in	Warmest
August	82°F (28°C)	2.8 in
September	74°F (23°C)	3.5 in
October	62°F (17°C)	2.6 in
November	48°F (9°C)	2.2 in
December	39°F (4°C)	1.5 in

Dover has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 37°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.0").

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